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Re: [TenTec] Jupiter selectivity

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Jupiter selectivity
From: "John Huffman" <hjohnc@adelphia.net>
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Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2005 17:15:07 -0500
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I've had an Omni V and my other rig is a K2/100. I tend to use the Pegasus most and on CW.

The filters at the narrow bandwidths are not steep. The 300hz filter looks like it has about a 3 to 1 slope. That said, the QSK on the Pegasus and the general noise in the receiver makes it easy to listen to.

I tend to both ragchew and DX and when the band is crowded I use an external audio filter to sharpen up the tight filters. It is an audio filter so is still subject to the AGC limits of the radio.

90% of the time it's a great CW rig. 5% of the time the audio filter cleans things up. For the last 5% you will be disappointed compared to the Omni V or better.

73 de NA8M
John




Hi All,

I need some help in deciding if I want to buy the TenTec Jupiter. I'm looking for a back-up to my Omni 6, opt 1 (which I couldn't be happier with). Work mostly cw, but some ssb also. If I buy the Jupiter, will I be happy with the selectivity, compared to my Omni 6, or will it be a disappointment? Please tell me the truth, guys. Thanks.

Jeff (KX2P)


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